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Vol.18, No. 04 About Kohala, For Kohala April 26, 2019 Pololu Funding Advances, ‘Aha Hui Punohu ‘Ula o Kohala As Do Tours Na Kupuna Council: The Sacred Low-Lying Red Rainbow of Kohala By Toni Withington tour companies, whose passengers State funding to fi x some of were not at the lookout. Presum- By Gale Kuulei Perez rights and fought for the protec- the congestion problems at Pololu ably they were hiking the trail to More than a year ago, the Lahui tion of our iwi kupuna. We are still Valley Lookout and Trail continued the valley. of ʻAha Hui Punohu ‘Ula o Kohala doing it today in our generation. to advance through the legislative The PWR group sent the photos na kupuna was formed for the pur- In the 1990s, Island Burial Coun- session this month, closely watched and information to Na Ala Hele, pose of protecting our Iwi Kupuna cils were established by Chapter 6E, by members of the Community which administers the trail. (ancestral bones) that have been Hawai’i Revised Statutes. For more Development Plan Action Com- The administrative rules of the in danger in the past, present and information, contact the Depart- mittee’s Parks, Water, Roads (PWR) Department of Land and Natu- future. Our concerns are the des- ment of Land & Natural Resources ecration, displacement and disre- Historic Preservation Division to spect that have occurred throughout read up on The State Burial Laws, our island and right here in Kohala. Procedures, Island Burial Councils, Hawaiians buried their dead Statewide Inventory and Penalties everywhere and ancestral bones can for Violation. Burial law (Act 306) be found in all districts through- changed the way in which Hawai- out Hawai’i, usually in unmarked ian remains would be handled. graves. Unless families have kept If you are a developer or new track of unmarked burial sites, homeowner, we hope you will these burial places can be subject to respect our culture and values disturbance. and kokua (help) and malama This is the purpose for ʻ Aha Hui (take care) our iwi kupuna (ances- Punohou ‘Ula o Kohala na kupuna tral bones). Our lahui has already council, which was formed with begun to keep record of grave sites a few kupuna and Hawaiian Lan- through mapping and genealogy. guage and Cultural Practitioners If and when anyone inadver- to protect our cultural rights and to tently digs up iwi, please stop Photo courtesy of Parks, Water, Roads Group ʻ Tour shuttle buses were lined up along the highway approach to Pololu address the needs of our aina. activity, keep covered and report Valley Lookout and Trail in January. No permits for commercial hikes were Also, we aim to bring aware- to SHPD (State Historic Preserva- issued for that day. Na Ala Hele has ceased issuing any permits for hiking ness and to educate the community, tion Division) or for more informa- tours at Pololu due to unsafe conditions. especially to the living descendants tion you may contact Gale Perez: of na iwi kupuna, ancestral bones, 808-334-1320 email: melekuu1952@ and Community Access Groups. ral Resources (DLNR) allows the for the results of spiritual connec- yahoo.com The Na Ala Hele State Trail agency to issue two permits for tions and restoration of this kuleana ʻAha Hui Punohou ‘Ula o Kohala System (NAH) is asking for $500,000 commercial hiking groups of no we take seriously. Na Kupuna Council Co-Founders: to make safety fi xes in the trail and more than 12 hikers per day, but With new developments and Kupuna Lena Kapeliela and to move forward the eff orts to that was before the trail was dam- construction in our community, Pi’ilani Kupuka’a create a parking lot and restrooms aged by heavy rains. we are concerned when we hear of Kupuna and Secretary: Pi’ilani to alleviate the overcrowded and Jackson Bauer, the island spe- bones being uncovered. We believe Ellazar unsafe conditions. Eff orts to get the cialist for NAH, said that no per- there is protocol when it comes to La Au Lapa Au Kahuna, who funds in two previous legislatures mits had been issued for that day. our iwi. The gathering of informa- studied under Papa Auwae: Sharon failed. If successful, this allocation “In general, we no longer allow tion of burial site, contacting ohana Medeiros will be available in 2021. commercial tours at Pololu,” he and proper ceremony is of impor- Kupuna and Kokua o Iwi Meanwhile, social media atten- said. Even if they did give per- tance. Kupuna: Ku’ulei Perez tion to the valley has spiked visitor mits, the presence of so many buses Many do not know that there are Genealogist and Cultural interest in hiking and created daily makes it appear that the capacity laws that protect our iwi kupuna. Researcher o Kohala: Clarence Kelii long lines of cars parked on both had been exceeded. Or else, they may know but are not Perez sides of the highway approaching Bauer said the matter was taking the laws of our iwi into con- Cultural Practitioner and Kumu the lookout. referred to the DLNR Division sideration. The Hawaiian Kingdom Hula: Lorna Lim In late January, a member of of Conservation and Resources Law of 1860 was established to pre- Cultural Practitioner and Kumu the PWR Group took photos of the Enforcement (DOCARE). As of vent desecration, displacement and Hula: Nalei Kunewa congestion, including a line of eight April 12, he had yet to get a report disrespect but was not followed. Cultural Practitioner & Hawai- tour vans from three diff erent eco- on the investigation. Many descendants knew their ian Language: Na’auao Vivas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Offered in Waimea The Hawaii County Civil Defense ing Course in Waimea. The Training in basic emergency awareness, Training graduates will Agency has scheduled an in-depth, schedule is four consecutive Satur- developing personal response be invited to join a CERT four-day Community Emergency days: April 27 and May 4, 11 and 18, knowledge and skill sets, and you Team in their Community. Response Team (CERT) Basic Train- from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will can commit to four consecutive Sat- If you have further questions, email be held at the Waimea Elementary urdays, sign-up by return email or School Cafeteria, located at 67-1225 online at [email protected]. See CERT, Page 2 Mamalahoa Highway in Kamuela. This CERT Basic Training Course Kohala Mountain News ST ST PB D provides participants with class- Box 639 room and hands-on instruction in Kapa’au, HI 96755 Kapa`au, HI 96755 safety, fi re suppression, fi rst aid, ECWSS PERMIT NO. 9 light search and rescue, emergency U S I D P A Courtesy of Federal Emergency communications, disaster psychol- POSTAL CUSTOMER O S T A G E P Management Administration ogy and more. If you are interested Page 2 The Kohala Mountain News April 26, 2019 CERT continued from Page 1 fessional responders can rely on Humpbacks Find Safety Along Kohala Coast us at [email protected] or during disaster situations, which [email protected]. allows them to focus on more com- Story and photo by Glenn Morello from a rocky outcrop just north of There is no charge for this training, plex tasks. Through CERT, the capa- As humpback whale watching Kawaihae with a drone about one bilities to prepare for, respond to and ff but seating is limited, so reserve draws to a close, we wanted to send mile o the coast. Here a calf is your seat today. recover from disasters is built and some aloha to these gentle giants swimming under the close protec- The Community Emergency enhanced. The CERT program was as they begin their long journey tion of its mother. Calves can stay Response Team (CERT) program designed as a grassroots initiative north to the rich feeding grounds with their mother for a year or more and specifically structured so that ff fi educates volunteers about disaster o the Alaskan coast. With some of before nally becoming indepen- preparedness for the hazards that the local and state program manag- the widest westerly facing vantage dent, and you can experience their may impact their area and trains ers have the flexibility to form their points on the island, it is easy to see interactions through drone imagery them in basic disaster response programs in the way that best suits why North Kohala is one of the best or listening for their communica- skills, such as fire safety, light their communities. CERT volun- places on the Big Island to watch for tion under water. Mahukona is a search and rescue, team organiza- teers are trained to respond safely, humpbacks. Although the season great place to listen under water! tion and disaster medical opera- responsibly and effectively to emer- seemed to start a little slow this We are living in the time of tions. CERT offers a consistent, gency situations, but they can also year, activity steadily increased and giants, and while the humpback support their communities during ff nationwide approach to volunteer whales were easily spotted o the isn’t the largest whale, it still training and organization that pro- non-emergency events as well. coast daily during March. remains as one of the biggest crea- Humpbacks travel thousands of tures to ever inhabit the earth – blue miles to Hawaii during the winter whales take the all-time size prize. I Lions Clean Up in Style months for their mating season and am already looking forward to the calf-rearing. It is not an uncommon return of the whales next year. site to see tail slaps, breaches and Take the time to educate your- pectoral fi n slaps from anywhere self and children about the behav- along the North Kohala Coast. iors a of humpbacks and what we Some of the best viewing spots in can all do to help keep the Hawai- the area are Mahukona, Kapa’a and ian waters clean and safe so these Kawaihae. amazing creatures will continue to The picture below was taken return.

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It was tee (NKCDP AC) opened with an noted that there is another possible announcement by Steve Hoff mann, emergency road option running AC Chair, that the Department of parallel to the highway and coming Parks and Recreation is demol- out at the end of Kohala Middle ishing the pavilion at Mahukona, School. Winter will be contacting having determined that it is unsafe, Captain Evangelista of the Hawaii but has no plans at this time for any- Police Department to see how that thing beyond that. He urged that road can be designated as an emer- members of the public contact the gency route. mayor’s offi ce and the Parks and Following the community group Recreation Department to express reports, Long Range Planner Beth- their concern and the importance to Jeff Coakley (right) has been voted the new Community Development any Morrison provided an update the community of having a pavilion Plan Action Committee chair and Steve Hoffman has been voted the new on the General Plan Comprehen- at Mahukona. vice chair. sive Review process. It covered Meredith Speicher then pre- such things as the timeline, objec- sented the fi rst draft of a report continuing, and that two Kohala a bid from Goodfellow Corpora- tives and the future role of the CDPs entitled the “North Kohala Rail- High School seniors have projects tion for the construction of the new and ACs. The plans call for com- Trail and Trail Connectivity Plan,” there involving erosion control and Halaula well. Part of the corpora- munity meetings and workshops which explores the possibility of planting of native plants. She said tion’s work will be to communi- on the draft General Plan later this converting the 20-mile-long rail there is the possibility there may be cate with the community, including summer. bed between Mahukona and Niuli’i funds available to re-open the trail holding public meetings to help the Finally, it was time to elect a into a trail or sections of trails. Toni at Puakea Bay Ranch, which was community understand the timing new AC Chair. Jeff Coakley was Withington explained the plan and closed after the 2006 earthquake of the project. The biggest impact to unanimously voted to be the new the draft report in the March issue and has not yet been reopened. The those who live in the area will be the chair and Steve Hoff mann will be of this newspaper. hope is that the trail will open soon, installation of the pipeline, which vice-chair. In accepting the position Withington, reporting for the after legal and survey issues have will go down the Halaula Mill Road Coakley said that he has lived here Community Access Group, said been resolved. and along portions of Akoni Pule for 48 years and he loves Kohala. that the $500,000 accepted as part of Finally, she told the AC that the Highway. He wants the AC to be more visible the state budget to begin the plan- Planning Department is working Phase 2 of the Pratt Road clean- in the community and said that by ning and the consolidation and with the homeowners association at up, clearing and maintenance proj- working together we can accom- re-subdivision process for making Kohala Waterfront who have agreed ect will take the eff ort westward plish a lot. the parking lot and upgrading the to build and maintain a good, safe toward Old Halaula Mill Road and The next meeting of the NKCDP trail at Pololu Valley Lookout was access trail through the property. Union Mill Road. The group is look- AC will be on Monday, May 20, at 5:00 before the legislature for approval. Withington also gave the report ing for ways to fund the project. p.m. in the Hisaoka Gym Conference She also reported that the resto- from the Parks, Water and Roads After a recent mudslide, John Room. Members of the community are ration project at Upolu Airport is group: The County has accepted Winter spoke with Don Smith of welcome and urged to attend. CHIPS 2/$6 SIERRA $14.99 NEVADA AHOY PALE ALE 7-13 OZ 12’S BOTT $4.59 “Always leave with a Smile” $19.69 HOT DEALS FOR MAY 01, 2018 TO MAY 14, 2019 PACE 2/$6 FRANKs $3.79 Come in for more DIAMOND 2/$6 DIAMOND $2.19 SALSA or FOODS RED in-store specials BAKERY HEAD PICANTE 16 OZ FRANKS 16 OZ Join us in SALOON CRACKERS SODA 6PK supporting 13 oz $ 3.99 $5.99 our children $4.29 ea $3.99 of Kohala in the Kohala TIGER’S $0.69 $3.49 Elementary CELLO 69 DREYERS $4.19 MILK HIDDEN $2. 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Public Access, Open Space and Nat- The groups nominating from ural Resources Preservation Com- Kohala are Malama Kohala Kahakai, mission (PONC). Malama Na Wahi Pana O Kohala, Ka Through the eff orts of four com- Makani O Kohala Ohana and Maika’i munity groups, coastal lands have Kamakani O Kohala. They recently been prioritized, and many pur- submitted nominations for the same chased, since the 2% Open Space eight projects to the 2019 PONC list. program began in 2007. In all, 390 Representatives of the groups acres of coastal lands have been pro- have been testifying before the tected as open space using funding County Charter Commission for the from multiple sources, including last fi ve months to save the Open the County, by raising $20.9 million. Space Fund from Mayor Harry The top two projects named Kim’s eff orts to gut the fund. this year are already in the fund- While it appears the Charter ing stages – Waikapuna in Ka’u and Commission will not reduce the the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Map by John Winter and Toni Withington percentage of property tax set aside Garden in Kailua-Kona. The project ranked third in priority to preserve with the 2% Land Fund is for open space, there will likely be The third ranked is Hapu’u to the Hapu’u to Kapanaia Cultural Corridor. Comprised of fi ve parcels, this changes proposed to the structure Kapanaia Cultural Corridor, the marks the central stretch of the Kula Iwi O Kamehameha, the Homeland of the Maintenance Fund, called the central stretch of the Kula Iwi O of Kamehameha I. Quarter Percent Fund, expected to Kamehameha, the Homeland of be on the slate of Charter amend- Kamehameha I. Comprising fi ve the highway to the ocean between Kauhola Point and Hapu’u Bay, ments in the 2020 elections. parcels, the mile-long northern the parks at Mahukona and Kapa’a, was also ranked high on the list for To see an online copy of the coast has already seen one 22-acre appeared for the twelfth year, high the sixth year. report on all the 13 named prop- parcel purchased by the County on the list, coming in at fourth. The leeward coast, where many erties, search online for “Public and two more with funding secured Halelua, another mile and a of the purchases have been made, Access, Open Space and Natural and the sale pending. quarter stretch of coast in Kame- had fi ve other parcels ranked Resources Preservation Commis- Mahukona, the 434 acres from hameha’s homeland between besides Mahukona. Kaupalaoa, sion” and click on Annual Reports. County Charter Commission Hears from Kohala By Toni Withington ing, only six spoke about the listed the program, which was estab- opposed the increase of the County Open space supporters gave the changes and all supported the lished by large majority votes in Council members’ terms from two County Charter commissioners an addition of a single fulltime staff three separate initiatives. Initially, years to four years. A speaker also earful about proposed changes to member to run the workings of the Charter Commission heard supported the idea of setting aside the Open Space Fund and its stew- the Public Access, Open Space and administration-backed propos- one percent of the County’s income ardship program at a public session Natural Resources Preservation als to reduce the fund from 2% to to a new Disaster and Emergency in Kapa’au on March 25. Commission (PONC) within the 0.75%. But testimony from a large Fund. The County’s existing emer- After a year and a half of meet- Department of Finance. turnout of residents opposing that gency fund was woefully low ings in Hilo and Kona, the com- Each also spoke in favor of move in virtually every commis- before the fl ooding and eruption mission was reaching out to rural an amendment that would move sion meeting led commissioners to disasters occurred last year, the communities to hear ideas about the administration of the PONC Main- drop that plan. speaker said. 27 proposed charter amendments it tenance Fund from the Depart- The current proposal to use some Commission chairman Douglas is contemplating. The Kohala meet- ment of Parks and Recreation to the of the 2% fund to pay the salary Adams praised those who attended ing in the former judiciary building Finance Department. The “quarter and benefi ts of a full-time adminis- for paying attention to County was the fi rst of six sessions sched- percent fund” sets aside money for trator of the program appears to be issues. He said he was not surprised uled around the island. community non-profi ts to steward a compromise in which both sides at the strong support for the PONC Like the meetings that followed, and protect the lands purchased by win, according to Debbie Hecht, programs, but concerned that the speakers here spoke most vocally the Open Space Fund. the leader of the island-wide eff ort other issues before them, some of about the changes suggested for Both funds faced a threat from to support public purchase of open which will appear on the ballot in the County 2% Open Space Fund. Mayor Harry Kim, who has openly space. the election in 2020, were not press- While 25 people attended the meet- said many times he does not like On other proposals, one speaker ing enough to get people out. KOHALA VET CLINIC Adjacent to Aloha Gas Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapa`au Open M-F 8am - 5pm Sat 8am - 12pm 889-6405 Dr. Daryl Stang [email protected] April 26, 2019 The Kohala Mountain News Page 5 Letters Future KMN Deadlines It’s important for the Kohala Mountain News to receive ads and Thoughts on Police Performance Welcomed news submissions by the following Dear Editor, deadlines. Otherwise, submissions In following the events during the recent search for two shooters in North Kohala, there was a serious lack of may not be accommodated. informational communication updates resulting in lots of rumors, fear and anger in our community. Some of the input from citizens was constructive and worth addressing. May Deadlines Recommendations were K-9 unit/s for search and/or rescue, search drones, choppers with thermal imaging, Ads and News: 5/10/19 less expensive search planes and the ability to roadblock/check our two highways eff ectively. Distribution: 5/24/19 We are advised to forward our thoughts to the Police Chief Paul Ferreira, Councilman Tim Richards and/or others, as hearing it from good concerned citizens that want to help is valuable. June Deadlines There is also a police satisfaction survey out till the end of April. It can be found on the KNKR 96.1 FM radio website (knkr.org/police-satisfaction-survey) and takes about fi ve Ads and News: 6/7/19 minutes. Distribution: 6/21/19 Thank you, Sadie Young Our purpose is to enhance and strengthen the community Roots Skatepark Update by fostering continuous communication and Aloha skateboarders and supporters of Roots Skatepark, understanding among the This is an update to our progress on the second phase expansion. various cultures, residents and Creating new and exciting places to skate takes vision and experience. Fortunately, Roots Skatepark builders constituents. have both. As 2019 has progressed, our volunteer designer and builder, Brian Sandlin, has led the push to move forward. www.kohalamountainnews.com In collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department, specifi cally, Project Manager Kevin Sakai, we will ABOUT US begin receiving the necessary materials to begin the second phase of the Roots expansion. We want to send special thanks to former District 9 Councilwoman Margaret Wille for the generous allocation of funds needed for these Publisher/Ad Sales Manager materials. Tom Morse 345-0706 We have removed a majority of the weeds and green waste and have prepped the site for the addition of a [email protected] shipping container, which will be home to our building materials. Moving dirt and proper soil compaction takes place in stages because the foundation of a park is very impor- Managing Editor tant. As these steps are completed, the skate park’s shape will come to life. We look forward to providing an excit- Maureen Garry 494-4237 ing addition to the existing facility. [email protected] For more information on the project or how to get involved, please contact me. Mahalo, Layout & Calendar Editor Richey Riggs Annalene Williams 339-4951 808-895-2909 [email protected] [email protected] Roots Advocates for Youth 501(c)(3) Bookkeeper Malia Dela Cruz 895-3578 Viewpoint [email protected] Information and opinions expressed in viewpoint articles are the responsibility of the author and do not April Contributors necessarily reflect the position of the Kohala Mountain News or its staff. Donna Botelho; Vinny Canniff; Malia Dela Cruz; Marcus Douglas; Debbie Ella- Solar Water Heater Requirement Ill-Advised zar; Federal Emergency Man- agement Administration; Tracey By Vinny Canniff resources are not the same every- How about trying to heat water Gilmore; Kamaile Gusman; It’s been about two months where in our community. Worse, for a one-bath/one-bedroom home Francis Hebert; Steve Hoffman; now since a court on Oahu issued since the ruling was issued, DBEDT with only a couple of occupants? Maribeth Joy; Kohala High a ruling that severely curtails our is now refusing to accept any new Frankly, a solar water heater is School; Mellanie Lee; North ability to choose how we use energy applications for instantaneous gas overkill. Kohala Public Library; Jesse in our own homes. Unfortunately, water heater variances, which is What about a guest house that’s Lucas; Glenn Morello; Melody many are still unaware of this deci- putting a strain on many home- only used a few times a year, or a Nietfeld; Parks, Water, Roads sion, and it behooves us to spread owners who chose gas water heat- bed and breakfast that might be Group; Diane Revell; Tim the word regarding how this aff ects ers for multiple good reasons but vacant for long periods? What Richards; Richey Riggs; Peter all of us, whether one is building a now can’t get the installation work about the snowbirds who live on Risley; Jim Sargent; Alvita new home or not. approved. the mainland for much of the year? Soleil; Sandra Taosaka; David Here’s some quick background: As a plumber of 42 years, 20 of This is a big problem for a solar Tarnas; Tia Michelle Ubilas; On February 5, 2019, the Environ- which have been spent as a contrac- water heater, which, if not used Lynda Wallach; Fern White; mental Court of the State of Hawaii tor, this is very disturbing. The on- regularly, has a tendency to over- Diann Wilson; John Winter; granted a motion fi led by Earthjus- demand gas water heater variance heat, causing major damage to the Deborah Winter; Toni tice on behalf of two groups – the is part of state law for a reason, and system. Withington; Sadie Young Hawaii Solar Energy Association the fact that the courts and environ- That’s not to mention the initial Current Circulation 4,200 and the Sierra Club – who had mentalists are trying to dictate to outlay for the solar water heater, Letters to the Editor and sued the State Department of Busi- residents how they can or cannot which can run three times or more Viewpoint articles must address ness, Economic Development and use energy in their own homes is what it would cost to install a gas issues aff ecting North Kohala Tourism (DBEDT). The lawsuit government overreach. one. The environmentalists say the and be accompanied by the says that DBEDT has been “rub- That’s just one of the reasons cost would eventually be made up author’s name, address ber-stamping” applications for why this lawsuit is fl awed – it by the use of solar, but try telling that and telephone number. tankless gas water heaters in new eliminates choice, choice we should to the homebuyer that’s stretched to Letters and Viewpoints are ff subject to editing, and shorter home construction without doing all have in determining how we the limit to a ord their home, and submissions will receive its due diligence and investigating build our homes, especially here in now has to spend even more money preference for publication. whether granting the variances was Kohala. (with only the vague promise that appropriate. At the core of the issue A one-size-fi ts-all requirement at some point down the road it will For a twelve month is a state law that requires all new just doesn’t work in a state with be fi nancially advantageous). How subscription, please send your homes built in Hawaii to use solar widely varying landscapes and about we make it easier for our fam- check for $36, made out to the water heaters, unless there is a good environments. Here in Kohala we ilies to put down roots here, instead Kohala Mountain News, reason to use an alternative, like a oftentimes get plenty of rain for of making it more diffi cult? P.O. Box 639, Kapa’au HI 96755. gas appliance. days, which would render solar Let’s be reasonable. In life, rarely Be sure to include a note The lawsuit claims that DBEDT useless. Also, the electric backup on are situations black or white. There stating the name and mailing has been illegally approving vari- a solar tank only has one element, are always shades of gray, which is address of the recipient. ances for instantaneous gas water as opposed to the two elements what the instantaneous gas water All material, either in part or in whole, is heaters so long as there is one other found in a standard electric tank. heater variance was put into place protected under U.S. copyright laws. ©2019. ffi gas appliance in the home – despite This makes it an ine cient way of to accommodate. We need to let our Kohala Mountain News the fact that is exactly what the stat- heating water. An instantaneous decision-makers know that they P.O. Box 639, Kapa’au, Hawai‘i ute says. These environmental and gas water heater only draws energy must speak for all of us, not just a 96755 lobbying groups ignore that solar when you turn on the water. few narrow special interests. Page 6 The Kohala Mountain News April 26, 2019 Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives Update From the Desk of District 7 Representative David Tarnas ing North Hawaii’s small boating Breakwater repairs are also estimates this project will be com- facilities, which play a crucial role ahead for North Kawaihae. This pleted and the bathrooms open by in facilitating ocean access for our work will include relocation and December 2019. Kohala community. The Depart- damage mitigation for corals grow- The non-profi t Jupiter Research ment of Land and Natural Resources ing inside the harbor. Planning, Foundation has fi led a Draft Envi- (DLNR)’s Division of Boating and design, and preliminary permit- ronmental Assessment for a pro- Ocean Recreation (DOBOR), which ting work for this project is ongoing posed Marine Science Center and manages these facilities, currently under a contract with Oceanit. In boat storage facility at South Kawai- has several important projects the coming year, DOBOR will apply hae. To view this Draft EA, please underway at the Kawaihae small for funding for these repairs, at an visit http://oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/ boat harbor. estimated construction cost of $4 EA_EIS_Library/2019-03-23-HA- At North Kawaihae Small Boat million. DEA-Marine-Science-Center-at- Harbor, barrier construction and At South Kawaihae Small Boat Kawaihae-Harbor.pdf. sand dredging at the launch ramp Harbor (SBH), construction for The long-term plan for in-water has been completed. The new barri- a new boat ramp is scheduled to development at South Kawaihae ers are designed to reduce sand and begin on April 19. This project has is limited by recent coral growth sediment fl ow into the harbor in the been contracted with Healy Tib- in the northwestern portion of the hopes of reducing the frequency of bitts Builders, and involves the harbor. Because, by federal law, dis- dredging in the future. Mahalo to construction of a 45-foot-wide boat placed corals must be relocated or contractor Alton Oye and his team ramp with fi ve-foot-wide loading replaced, expanding the number of for their hard work and extra eff ort docks on either side, and connec- boat slips at South Kawaihae would to coordinate with fi shing tourna- tion of the boat ramp to the existing be extremely costly. As an alterna- ments and paddlers to complete harbor access road. Once the ramp tive, DOBOR has considered install- this important project! is completed, roving patrols from ing additional off shore moorings Photo courtesy of David Tarnas The next project ahead at North the Department of Transportation within South Kawaihae SBH; how- Representative David Tarnas Kawaihae is paving and drainage (DOT) Harbors division will help ever, they have yet to determine the speaks for North Kohala as a improvements, including a new provide security in the area. The best way to move forward. I will member of the Hawaiʻi State House shower. The existing shower was estimated date of completion for keep you updated regarding the of Representatives. removed because it was draining this project is December 2019. long-term plan for South Kawaihae As your State Representative, directly into the ocean, which poses Although bathrooms at South as it develops. I am responsible for passing laws water quality and pollution con- Kawaihae have been completed, If you have questions about and the state budget in the legis- cerns. In March, the Governor offi - they currently lack adequate water these projects or any bills under lature. I am also responsible for cially released $1.1 million in State pressure to support public use. consideration at the legislature, keeping track of projects relating to Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plans are now in place to install please reach out to my offi ce at 586- state facilities, like highways and funds for the design and construc- water lines connecting the bath- 8510 and [email protected]. harbors. Today’s article provides tion of this project; permitting and rooms to the Kawaihae Road water gov; we are always happy to assist an update on the projects involv- planning are now underway. main to resolve this issue. DOBOR you. Mahalo! County Council Update From the Desk of District 9 Councilmember Tim Richards Aloha! Once again, it is time for of budget review. I have met with are keeping that on the forefront as the monthly update from our offi ce. approximately half of the depart- we go through the budget process. BUDGET SEASON ment heads to discuss their budgets ECONOMY AND ECONOMIC On March 1, 2019 the adminis- coming forward. RECOVERY tration delivered to County Council The biggest request for staff - Our County GDP (or gross the proposed budget for the 2019- ing comes from the Hawai‘i Police domestic product) is estimated 2020 fi scal year. Our fi scal year runs Department (HPD) seeking 40 new to be $8.5 billion. A little over one July 1 to June 30. positions. Though this is a substan- third comes from tourism, $3 bil- This next year’s proposed tial request it is warranted, as HPD lion. For 2018, we were on track to budget is $573 million. This is up has not grown to meet our popula- have $3.5 billion out of the tourism from $518 million this past year, tion. Meetings will be continuing, sector, but because of the lava event and up from $478 million the previ- and public budget hearings will we fi nished the year at $3 billion, ous year. When I took offi ce in 2016, be happening the week of April 15 the same point as for 2017. the budget was $461 million. The [prior to press time]. It is and has Translating that, it means our increase since I have been in offi ce always been my deep concern that economy took a $500 million loss. is approximately 25 percent. Last we spend our constituentsʻ money This is a cross-county problem. year, 2018, was an extraordinary wisely. I am also concerned that Most of the physical damage from year. Our expenses were higher we’ve seen a substantial growth in the lava, and then hurricanes, was Photo courtesy of Tim Richards due to the numerous natural disas- our budget. Many of you have con- in East Hawai‘i. However, the eco- Councilmember Tim Richards ters we encountered. Currently tacted me expressing your desire for nomic impact is island-wide. A por- represents North Kohala as part of we are going through the process strong oversight. We as a Council Hawai’i County Council District 9. See CC Update, Page 7 Pomaika’i The Hair Spectrum Café Family Salon Great menu and courtyard seating Plus delicious coffee and fresh baked goods Catering available Have your small party in the courtyard Mon - Fri 6am to 6pm Open: Tue - Fri 8:30 - 5:30 sat & sun 6am to 3pm Sat 9 - 3 On the highway in downtown Kapa’au 889-5546 Next889~5077 to Aloha Gas Station April 26, 2019 The Kohala Mountain News Page 7 CC Update, continued from Page 6 or approximately $20,000 a year. put on hold. This problem largely larger businesses this is also excit- tion of the funding you have read We have the funding in our County, revolved around the lack of vet- ing news, as one of the biggest about coming from our State Legis- and it has been secured for the next erinary oversight from USDA Food customers of Kulana Foods is KTA lature will be used for stimulating two years, which will keep this Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), as Superstores. Forty-fi ve percent of the tourism industry and support- service ongoing. In the meantime, two of their supervisory veterinary their beef sold is locally produced. ing the re-tooling of impacted busi- I will continue to work with the positions within our state were Their desire is to do the same with nesses and agriculture. offi ce of Senator Schatz to have this unfi lled. our pork production. This can only ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE airport re-designated so to alleviate Through extensive communica- happen if we have the processing (EAS) WAIMEA-KOHALA AIR- our fi nancial obligation. tions to our state and federal elected and infrastructure to get those ani- PORT KULANA FOODS and executive branch offi cials, and mals to market. Our success story The Waimea-Kohala Airport On the Big Island, we have two then face-to-face meetings with here shows the need to have a coop- qualifi es under the Essential Air processing plants for our livestock FSIS offi cials in Washington D.C., I erative and cohesive working rela- Service program for federal sup- industries. Both slaughter and pro- was able to get a commitment from tionship between the county, state, port and funding. This allows con- cess cattle, but only Kulana Foods FSIS that their veterinary positions and federal government offi cials tracted airlines to receive federal handles pigs, sheep and goats. will be staff ed by rotating veteri- and agencies that end up aiding our funding support to keep service Having access to these process- narians from other locations until local farmers and ranchers while in operation. Under the current ing plants is critically important such time as permanent staff is supporting the infrastructure of program, the budget is approxi- for the marketing, future and suc- hired. With these assurances, and Kulana Foods and retailers like KTA mately $400,000 annually. Of this, cess of our livestock industries and thereby oversight, Kulana Foods Superstores. the regional jurisdiction or, in this food self-reliance. Late last fall, re-opened slaughter for the smaller As always, it continues to be case, the County, is responsible for we ran into a problem that caused species and our small animal indus- a great privilege to serve as your fi ve percent of the annual contract, the smaller species slaughter to be tries are back in business. For the Councilman. North Kohala Writers Spice It Up! Read Personal Works Organization: Same Canoe Local 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the library for North Kohala was teeming with developing a juried online literary Food Challenge enrollment (and re-enrollment) in the 2019 talent during the March author review. When: Monday May 20, at 6:30 p.m. SNAP produce coupon program. Free reading at the North Kohala Public After Wilson’s remarks, the read- Where: North Kohala Public Library, access to local fruits and vegetables plus Library. Poetry, fi ction, humor and ings began with Pete Cameron recit- 54-3645 Akoni Pule Highway, 808-889-6655 fun learning opportunities for any SNAP non-fi ction authors read from their ing a heartfelt poem about the open Who: Open to all, free admission EBT household in North Hawaii. selected works. The audience was spaces of Kohala and the changes This is the last chance before Fall to get even treated to a poem set to music! we are facing. His piece introduced Discover the culinary and medicinal enrolled in Same Canoe’s SNAP produce Members of the Hawaii Writers the audience to the evening’s spe- uses for spices from around the world, program or re-enroll for 2019 if you have Guild wowed community members cial twist: pop-up poets. To enhance many of which grow here in Hawaii. previously joined. Attending “Spice it Up!” by sharing their original writings, the already popular event, Algood Spice samples and information earns members additional coupons. ranging from serious to humorous. invited poets stand and read (or resources to take home for each partici- New CSA options and shopping can be Eila Algood coordinated and sing) one of their poems between pant. It’s a good time to also get a free Local found at Takata Store, Kohala Grown and emceed the event. She kicked off the the longer author readings. Food Challenge Passport and enter draw- Hawi Farmers Market thru December. evening by introducing the guild’s The pop-up poets for the eve- ings for food and agricultural adventures. All programs are subject to change. If you new president, Diann Wilson, who ning were Pete Cameron, Laura We’ll have a Spice Cookbook giveaway require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to shared information about the orga- Burkhart, Virginia Fortner, Helena drawing at 7:30. a disability, please contact the library at least 7 nization and its upcoming activi- Kim, Margaret King Zacharias (read On SNAP? Join Same Canoe on May days before the program date. ties. by Holly Algood) and Jim Gibbons. The Guild is an organization of Authors with longer pieces were Talk Story: Bond Family History in Kohala writers whose purpose is to pro- Carla Orellana, Donna Maltz, Diann mote the written and spoken word. Wilson, Louise Riofrio, Linda Petru- What: Bond Family History in Kohala so attendees can expect a variety of topics As in the past, the group will con- celli and Mahealani Wendt (read by Who: Boyd D. Bond and stories related to Kohala and its place tinue to off er public readings, hold Irma Decenzo and Ku’u Lei Perez). When: Monday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the islands. Please join us! workshops and participate in com- The Hawaii Writers Guild would Where: North Kohala Public Library, All programs are subject to change. munity events by hosting tables like to thank Francis Hebert, branch Come to the library for a special “Talk If you require an auxiliary aid or where members can sell their books. manager at the library, for hosting Story History” presentation with Boyd D. accommodation due to a disability, please In addition to these activities, the the event. For more information Bond. By request, Boyd will be sharing the contact the library at least 7 days before the Guild is in the process of creating about the Hawaii Writers Guild, go history of Bond family in Kohala since 1841, program date. a local resource list for writers and to www.hawaiiwritersguild.org.

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Photo by Maribeth Joy Hawaii Institute of Pacifi c Agriculture’s Board of Directors and Advisors met March 12-13 to review accomplishments and formulate future visions. Left to right: Vanessa Stone (Advisor), Nancy Jones (Advisor), Donna Maltz (Advisor), Dash Kuhr (Executive Director), Erika Kuhr (Director of Youth Education), Deborah Winter (Board Member), Nancy Redfeather (Advisor), Robert Bowman (Board Member), Gayle Yamasaki (Board Member), and Holly Allgood (Meeting Facilitator). Not pictured: Porter DeVries (Board Member). By Deborah Winter building tovic and Bobby Grimes. Envi- “aggregation site” to source and The Board of Directors (BOD) ● Taught grades 7-8 at Kohala ronmental and cultural leaders distribute locally grown produce and Advisors of North Kohala’s Middle School STEM-based soil Pua Case, Kalani Souza, Hank for Kohala’s new Farm to School Hawaii Institute of Pacifi c Agri- science modules and hosted 45 Fergostrum, Lanakila Mangauil, Program. culture (HIP Ag) met for two days students for an herbal tea class Ruth Aloua, Nahko and Kai Sustainable, locally grown, in March to welcome new leader- focusing on plant medicines Keali’ikea’ehale O Kaholokai also healthy food requires educat- ship, assess past accomplishments ● Taught Kohala High School shared their insights in the forum. ing local students with experien- and plan future contributions to students in Natural Resources To pull off all those (and other) tial, place-based education that the community of North Kohala. I and II how to make probiotic contributions, HIP Ag now has a encourages and enables future HIP Ag’s vision statement kimchi highly qualifi ed and hard-work- farmers to stay here and make a is “to heal and inspire Hawaii ● Provided fi ve Kohala High ing staff : Dash Kuhr (Executive living in North Kohala. Island through teaching regenera- School (KHS) students scholar- Director and Founder); Sarah Free- To accomplish this vision, tive agriculture,” that is, farming ships to HIP Ag’s Farm Internship man (Managing Director); Erika HIP Ag faces some chal- which nourishes healthy bodies as Program (all completed the pro- Kuhr (Director of Youth Education lenges. Although, successfully well as the ʻaina on which food is gram successfully). and Operations); Lauren Ruotolo receiving grant awards, the orga- grown. ● Supervised students in the (Director of Development and nization must begin its transi- Since its beginning in 2009, HIP high school’s Mentorship pro- Communications); Megan Roberts tion to more sustainable funding Ag has developed steadily and gram in planting 50 fruit trees (Farm to School Coordinator) and mechanisms, including fee-for- successfully into a well-respected at the high school; harvested 75 Hualalai Keohuloa (High School service programs and expanding nonprofi t organization promoting pounds of sweet potatoes for the Mentorship Teacher and HS Farm its donor base. multiple programs for educating Hawi Farmers Market (with pro- Manager). Both will depend on our local and feeding local citizens. ceeds going to the KHS Ag pro- HIP Ag is appreciative of the community’s recognition of HIP In 2018 alone, HIP Ag: gram); and delivered 125 pounds support given by its Board and Ag’s achievements and being will- ● Served 721 K-12 students of lau leaf to the Kohala Complex Advisors, as well as Holly Algood, ing to support its future. through farm fi eld trips, in-class cafeteria, which feeds an average for facilitating its Annual Meeting; HIP Ag has contributed much presentations and mentorship pro- of 620 Kohala students each day grateful for the Dorrance Family to our community and our keiki. grams (almost 800 contact hours) ● Delivered 4,500 pounds Foundation for its initial and Let’s congratulate their progress ● Hosted 18 farm fi eld trips for of fresh organic produce to the ongoing support; and honored by and support their vision, which 363 students, planted kalo with Kohala DOE Complex through the many grants received, such as serves all of us. 107 students, made ti lei with eight the Farm to School program and that from the Hawaii Community TO ADVERTISE diff erent classes, fed over 240 stu- 13,000 pounds to the Kohala com- Foundation. dents local-cuisine lunches and munity at the Saturday market in In line with its accomplish- IN THE conducted 12 classes on compost- Hawi ments, HIP Ag seeks to strengthen kohala ing with microorganisms. ● Involved close to 2,000 com- and expand its educational pro- mountain ● Hosted in-school workshops munity members through Volun- graming and agricultural contri- for all K-5 students at Kohala teer Days, ʻAina Fest and in-school butions in North Kohala to ensure news Elementary, including teaching events. Some of the educational a secure food supply. In addition call TOM 346 students gardening, nutri- events provided by the ʻAina Fest to developing and delivering cur- tion, plant medicine, beekeeping, were led by Daniel Anthony, Kai riculum for regenerative agricul- @345 0706 plant-propagation and bamboo- Kaholokai, Paul Izak, Emil Kme- ture, HIP Ag is also creating an

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We also need to embrace of creating art and appreciating it - let’s remember to take care of her! lenges? the thinking that allows acceptance can foster insight and understand- April 22 marked the 49th anni- Solving these monumental chal- of the existing solutions into our ing. In my experience, making art versary of Earth Day, inviting us lenges is daunting. I believe our lives. If we truly value our planet, supports the body’s healing mech- to appreciate and celebrate the ability to thrive depends upon our we must look closely at our per- anisms, uniting body, mind, and uniqueness of our planet Earth and willingness to acknowledge the sonal lifestyle choices and our spirit. The creative process is the how intrinsically we are linked with realities we are facing. This aware- public policies. healer. Let us choose to be a part of one another – from the food we ness can be crucial to whether or We need to realign with nature the healing of our world. eat, the water we drink, the air we not our children will survive our and start caring for our bodies and At the Kohala Artists’ Coop- breathe, to our physical, emotional choices. souls with the same divine love that erative, we are demonstrating our and spiritual well-being. We are at a turning point in Mother Earth off ers us. care for the Earth with another free In this unprecedented time history that can open the door to Can Art have the power to make event. in human history, we aware of entirely new possibilities and out- strides in creating healing for our- What: Earth Day event with live the environmental threats we are comes. Visionary leaders and think- selves and the world? music, poetry, theater, circus art and facing. These challenges, to name a ers have created organizations and Many of us know the feeling of environmental information few, include decreasing bio-diver- written excellent books to demon- being moved by a work of art. We Where: Kohala Artists’ Coop- sity, shrinking natural resources, strate what is possible in our life- are touched; we are transported to a erative diminishing fresh water supplies, time. Scientists do have solutions new place that is strongly rooted in When: Saturday, April 27, 5:00 – declining food quality and avail- – in fact, many environmental issues a physical experience. Art can take 9:00 p.m. ability, depletion of the ozone layer, have already been understood and us into our inner world, the world Cost: Free, all are welcome a fast-changing global climate and solved. of emotions, and feelings, the heart- Come and celebrate with us! the transition to renewable energy On the other hand, I believe sci- soul I call it. REFUSE – REDUCE – REUSE – sources. ence alone won’t save the Earth. As a Doctor of Oriental Medicine RECYCLE Chess Club Announces Schedule Change for May Story and photos by Peter Risley fi nd an opponent with whom to For several months, The North match swords. Kohala Public Library has been Chess is the perfect game to hosting a local chess club every fi rst develop your thinking abilities Monday of the month from 5:00 to and a fun game to play for hours 8:00 p.m. of positive mental activity. It uses Local chess addicts have been parts of the mind that most other enjoying this opportunity to get activities – like watching TV, or together for the drama that only even playing other games – do not chess provides. use. It requires rarely-used abstract [Please note: May’s meeting is thought and logic. re-scheduled and will meet April I have never had a bad outcome 29 instead of May 6. The June meet- with chess, although I usually lose. ing will be Monday, June 3 at the Winning or losing is not the point, regular time.] it’s the process that is so benefi cial. We welcome all to enjoy with “Chess is an exercise of infi - us the trials and tribulations of nite possibilities for the mind, one the greatest game man has yet which develops mental abilities invented. used throughout life: concentra- The most excellent game of tion, critical thinking, abstract rea- strategy and deception, the royal soning, problem solving, pattern game of chess was invented recognition, strategic planning, and developed over thousands creativity, analysis, synthesis and of years, in fact, so many years evaluation, to name a few. ago that no one really knows Chess can be used very eff ec- when or by whom it was inven tively as a tool to teach problem ted. solving and abstract reasoning.” Many feel that the invention That’s a quote from Jim Celone of computer chess has ended the and I thank him. But that’s not the game’s development. Not so, Chess enthusiast Doug Poyner demonstrates the Danish Gambit opening reason most of us play chess. because when humans play against for winning quickly. We play it because it is so much humans the outcome is always fun, and I always feel better after a rewarding for both sides. All ages and ability levels are ment and someone to help them hard-fought chess game. And at the end of the game, very encouraged to give our little club a with learning the basics. No matter Hope to see you April 29 at the often friendships emerge. try. Beginners will fi nd encourage- what level you are now, you will North Kohala Library.

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The ambitious cranky building inspectors and building incorporated a wrap- everyone in town stopping by to around porch and there was an ask when we were opening. old-fashioned horseshoe style vinyl The interruptions got so bad that counter and soda fountain located I had white tee-shirts made, embla- in the area that later became the zoned with the word “SOON” bar. From what I understand, it was in black, both front and back. So, a lively place and could get a little when people asked when we were rambunctious on weekends. going to open, the guys could just I suspect that the neighbors back smile and point to their shirts. then were a little more understand- The Restaurant was in such bad ing than the prickly ones I dealt shape that we actually punched with, and I can’t imagine the police holes in the rotten canek [fi berboard coming in on Saturday nights tell- made from sugar cane] walls to add ing them to turn down the music. authenticity to our fi rst Halloween Over the years the porch was party and haunted house. About enclosed, and the Luke family Photo credit: Kenneth W. Badua a week before the party, someone ceased to operate the business. Luke’s Place, circa 1951. The structure formed the core of what would inadvertently plugged in an old When Ethel Luke retired, members eventually become a larger complex of buildings – going through multiple appliance, which sparked a pretty of the Roxbury family took over the owners and phases of development – including the Kohala Village HUB, good fi re. Luckily, Bill Luciano was business as the Kohala Inn from which suffered a fi re last month. on-site and quickly put out the fi re 1980 until 1983. The photo is from an album housed at the North Kohala Public Library with an extinguisher. If he hadn’t The history gets a little blurred named “North Kohala Photos,” which was donated in 1977 to the (then) been there, this story would end at this point, but there was Hale Bond Memorial Library by the students of a University of Hawaii at Hilo now. But as it was, the smoky must Ali’i with haole owners and some CCECS course taught by Raymond Kukamizu, Ph.D. just added fl avor to the spookiness vacant periods. of the place. In 1994, Carter Chu took over After a year and a half of plan- the restaurant as the Kohala Village to support his vision by supplying At the time, the Ohana Grill was ning, moments of eternal frustra- Inn and Restaurant when an Oahu a space for Tibetan medicine and paying a reasonable lease and I was tion and the customary Hawaiian LLC, Kanoa Estates, purchased the he sold me the rights to his lease quite busy with family and work. blessing, Luke’s soft opening was property. People still talk about option. But in 2005, the Grill decided to call in April of 2007. All the eff ort and his pies and noodle dishes. Amoo At fi rst, I just saw a bunch of it quits and I decided to resurrect cost seemed to have been worth Ching had a fairly successful run aging and rundown buildings with Luke’s Place. the trouble. It was a special eve- as Honey’s Country Kitchen during little value, but heck, it was three I can’t remember all the folks ning and the place was packed with this time. Somewhere around 2002, parcels on 5.8 acres in the center of who helped, but John Standard longtime locals and newcomers in it became the Ohana Grill run by town. It at least had potential. agreed to be the lead carpenter and equal numbers. Of course, most three local families, the Yamamotos, After a closer look, I found beau- my handyman, Mike Prine, proved everything was free, the best guar- Matsudas and Amars. tiful red oak fl ooring throughout to be a very able foreman. Bill Luci- antee of gathering a crowd in Hawi. In 2003, Jonathan Gaines the inn and the three houses in the ano supplied the electric and Mike Later we had our formal opening approached me to help with his back. The restaurant and buildings Cullen the plumbing. Norman Sakai with local legend Melveen Leed and vision of establishing a Tibetan were all structurally sound, albeit in dug a 1,500-square-foot, 15-feet- her band from Oahu. Once again, School of Medicine on the Kohala need of serious repairs. deep leach fi eld and Jim Williams a packed house and an incredible Village Inn property. Realistically, The barn needed to be com- provided some machinery muscle evening with an unexpected perfor- that was an admirable but uphill pletely dismantled, down to the while planting plenty coconut trees mance from Kindy Sproat. struggle, given his limited resources iron frame. After doing the math, it from Tim Head. Osh did most of the But Hawi is a small town and and all the logistics involved. seemed that I could get some decent painting and Jack Sunderland was a restaurants are a diffi cult busi- He had somehow fi nagled a tax benefi ts and build a central big help. Hap Talman handcrafted ness. My manager Jennifer Davis lease option with Kanoa Estates, gathering spot, something the town some lemon gum table tops for the was instrumental in setting up all which had abandoned its plans needed. At the very least I would dining area. the staffi ng, the work stations and for the restaurant and inn. But his break even and create a space to A tidy sum later, there wasn’t basically making the restaurant option was expiring, and he lacked have some fun. That, of course, was a square inch that hadn’t been functional. Mookie Taveras was the the funds to move forward. I agreed before I became a restauranteur. painted or altered in some manner. See Luke's Page 11

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Luke's continued from Page 10 original 5.8-acre purchase. new chef and did a great job set- I’m sitting here now refl ecting Building Community with the North ting up the kitchen, but we were on that journey, wondering what Kohala Community Resource Center overly optimistic and after a couple the place looked like in 1950 and of up and down months, the reality hoping that someone will carry of running a large restaurant in a on the tradition of Luke’s Place. I small town was apparent. remember hunting down Jimmy We had some incredible eve- Luke and fi nding him at Shig- nings, hosted many charitable gy’s. “Hey Jimmy, do you have a functions and though I lost a small moment?” I asked. He smiled and I fortune, I never regretted it. continued, “You know we’re going We had fun and instilled a little to open up the restaurant again and life to Hawi with Halloween and I’m wondering if you’d mind if we New Year’s parties, nightly music gave it its name back, you know, with folks like Nino and Geno, Luke’s Place.” He smirked, “Call John Keawe and Azure McCall. it what you want, won’t bother David Gomes and other local musi- me,” he replied in that no-nonsense cians had a venue and we brought demeanor he carried about. But I in bands like Hot Lava and Salsa could tell he was a bit fl attered by Latino on Saturday nights. the choice, and he was always gra- The “Barn” hosted many local cious when he stopped by. events, school functions, plays and Nothing really belongs to us, no community meetings, not to men- matter how we cling to it. Life is tion a few memorable parties. The impermanent. Photo by Kamaile Gusman “Hub” was a gathering place, and I wish Tim Head was here to tell The North Kohala Resource Center is a welcome sight for all! Bennett and Delphina have man- this story, better than I can. I wish aged to continue and improve on that my friends would not age and By Donna Botelho and presented a description of the that tradition. die, but they do. I could shed a tear The Kohala Welcome Center, organization he wanted to create In 2010, I sold the business on for the fi re that buried a chapter of which houses the North Kohala that he dubbed: “Team Kohala a lease option to the zipline folks, my life in ashes, but I don’t. Those Community Resource Center Nonprofit.” Although they went who eventually folded and left me memories will live on and from (NKCRC), is one of the first build- through many names, the one with the remains. Unfortunately, time to time a smile will slowly ings you see when you arrive that stuck was the North Kohala I happened to be a little preoccu- slide across my face, as slowly as in Hawi. An older style build- Community Resource Center. pied at the time. My friend Chris a snail on a slippery leaf, as I recall ing reminiscent of simpler days Along with Bob Martin, Nani Helmuth listed the property, and in those times. No one died, folks had gives a sense of safety and trust Svendsen, Dennis Matsuda and 2014 the Dorrance family bought all fun and I’m just grateful and hon- -- something the NKCRC has Lani Bowman were the founding three properties that comprised my ored to have played my part. built since its founding. People members and agreed to serve on entering Kohala are greeted with the board during the first meeting a welcoming atmosphere. The on October 17, 2001. reception area is lined with books, Some of the first projects the photos and maps depicting the Center funded were Kohala Com- history of Kohala and a volunteer munity Athletics Association who welcomes everyone warmly. (KCAA), Konea O’Kukui Garden The idea for the Resource Restoration, Kamehameha Statue Center started back in 1994 by one Restoration and Kamehameha of the founders, Bob Martin, who Day Celebration, all of which was then with the Kohala Foun- began in 2003 and are still active dation. The Foundation’s mis- still today. These different projects sion was to protect land in North were able to work because of the Kohala from development, but it support from the Center. Chris- ended when they couldn’t con- tine Richardson, NKCRC’s execu- tinue to get funding. tive director, states that, “We have While he was on the board for helped put music, art and yoga the Kohala Foundation he real- in the public schools. We have ized there might be better ways to supported multiple equine proj- serve the community. ects that perpetuate the paniolo Between 1995 and 1997 Martin tradition and provided support was president of the Merchants and coaching for many cultural, Association and had several agricultural and environmental people ask for sponsorships, efforts as well.” Photo fi rst published in financial help and business advice. For an organization like June, 2007 issue of However, in 2001 he had resigned NKCRC to work, the board mem- Kohala Mountain News as chair of the Association. Later bers need to be closely involved. Kohala Mountain News that year, after many phone calls, They meet once a month at the Restaurateur Jim Sargent, center, with his head chef Moki Tavares and he was at a meeting in the Kohala NKCRC and each of them is able Manager Jennifer Davis. They have big plans for Luke's Place in Hawi office of Family Support Services See NKCRC Page 12

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The Youth Directors on Proposals” and “Proposal Cri- MON 6:30AM 7:30AM AA DAWN PATROL KAMEHAMEHA PARK 889-5675 the Board are able to share their tique.” The next dates for these opinions and are the voice of the classes are yet to be determined, 9AM Kohala Senior Club meeting CIVIC CENTER 895-2094 young adults in the community. however interested parties may 9AM 1PM EARLY LEARNING WITH CATHY MORGAN HUB CLUB 889-0404 Kamaile Gusman, a Kohala High keep updated by checking the 3PM 3:45PM Capoeira - 3-6 YEARS HUB Barn 889-0404 School senior, stated that, “Being Center’s website or calling (see on the board for the Center has contact information below) to find 4PM 5PM Capoeira - Youth HUB Barn 889-0404 taught me a lot about what goes out when the next series starts. 5PM 6PM Insanity Classes with Ross Pagat Solid Rock North 989-0966 into these types of organizations Nonprofit organizations like Church and has given me many skills that these need support to function will help me to succeed well in and there are multiple ways com- 6pm 6:30pm free rmd taiko classes hisaoka gym 895-2025 my adult life.” munity members can help. The 7PM Al-Anon meeting with Laura Kohala Mission School The Resource Center is a non- NKCRC welcomes volunteers profit organization, so they get as well as donations. People can TUES 6:30AM 7:30AM AA DAWN PATROL KAMEHAMEHA PARK 889-5675 funding through donations as attend or volunteer at the events 9AM 10:30AM CHAIR YOGA Intergenerational 889-0583 well as grant money. They host they host, volunteer at both the Center events such as the NKCRC 2019 Resource Center and the Welcome Golf Tournament, which took Center (as guides for our visitors) 9AM 11AM Tai Chi - all HUB Hale 889-0404 place on the 16th of March at the or make a donation by mail or 9AM 11AM TODDLER PLAYGROUP AGES 1.5 - 3 HUB CLUB 889-0404 Hapuna Golf Course and helped online. to raise funding for their opera- NKCRC has created a model 2:45PM 3:45PM Keiki Ballet 3-7YEARS HUB BARN 889-0404 tions. that will help other small commu- 3PM 5PM SCRABBLE FOR TEENS & ADULTS NORTH KOHALA LIBRARY 889-6655 A common misconception nities within the islands to be able 5PM 6PM MEDITATION COURSE Intergenerational 917-293- people have is that the Resource to support their local innovators center 3427 Center just gives away money, but and creators. Their example will what the Center actually does is forever cause a ripple effect that 5pm 6pm Insanity Classes with Ashlee Cheek Solid Rock North 989-0966 help people figure out how to get will change small town communi- Church funding for their community proj- ties for the better. 5:30PM 8:30PM Ceramics - guided open studio HUB Clay Cottage 889-0404 ect. “We don’t tell the community For more information: what it needs. Website: www.northkohala. 6pm 7pm Table tennis/ping pong Old Court House 889-1099 The community comes to us org 6:30PM 7:30PM Belly Dancing - teen-adult HUB Hale 889-0404 and tells us what they think they Phone: (808) 889-5523 need,” says Richardson. This is Address: 55-3393 Akoni Pule wed 7am walk with a doc Kamehameha Park 889-1570 done through a process of help- Highway, Hawi, HI 96719 9AM 1PM EARLY LEARNING WITH CATHY MORGAN HUB CLUB 889-0404 ing people write better proposals, NKCRC would like to thank finding the right fund develop- Donna Botelho, a Kohala High 10:30am 3:30pm Harmony Education Options Day hub hale poni 889-0404 ment plan and submitting the pro- School senior, and Jan Wizinowich, 1:30PM 3:30PM Afterschool Lego® Creations NORTH KOHALA LIBRARY 889-6655 posals to funders. her mentor, for writing and publish- To do this, the Center offers ing this article. 1:30pm 2:30pm hip hop 7yr - teen hub barn 889-0404 2pm 4pm open guided art studio Artists' co-op 783-1158 5:30PM 8:30PM Ceramics -guided open studio HUB Clay Cottage 889-0404 6pm 6:30pm free rmd taiko classes walker hall 895-2025 6pm 7pm Groove Fusion hub barn 895-2025 6PM 7:30PM Seibukan Karate Academy HISAOKA GYM 7PM Alcoholics Anonymous Wylie Hall, ‘Iole Road 889-6703 7pm 8:15PM Tai chi - Teen - adult HUB BARN 889-0404 7:15PM 8:15PM SALSA - TEEN-ADULT HUB Hale 889-0404 THU 6:30AM 7:30AM AA DAWN PATROL KAMEHAMEHA PARK 889-5675 9AM 11AM TODDLER PLAYGROUP AGES 1.5 - 3 HUB CLUB 889-0404 10AM QIGONG CALL 530-277-8756 KING KAMEHAMEHA PARK 530-277-8756 4PM 5:30PM Jan’s Yoga - Intermediate HUB Hale 889-0404 5pm 6pm MEDITATION COURSE intergenerational 917-293- center 3427 5PM 6pm Insanity Classes with Ross Pagat Solid Rock North 989-0966 Church 5:30PM 8:30PM Ceramics -guided open studio HUB Clay Cottage 889-0404 6pm Table tennis/ping pong Old Court House 889-1099 7PM 8PM Narcotics Anonymous Wylie Hall 498 4714 FRI 9AM 11AM Tai Chi - all HUB Hale 889-0404 9AM 1PM EARLY LEARNING WITH CATHY MORGAN HUB CLUB 889-0404 10AM 10:30AM Preschool Story time ages 2-5 North Kohala Library 889-6655 SAT 7AM 8AM AA DAWN PATROL KAMEHAMEHA PARK 889-5675 12pm 3pm Ceramics -guided open studio clay cottage 889-0404 Sun 9AM 10:30AM Jan’s Yoga - Beginner - teen-adult HUB Hale 889-0404 10AM 11AM Seibukan Karate Academy HAWI FARMERS MARKET 10am West African Drumming class Lavaroots Pavillion 987-4243 10:30AM 12PM Jan’s Yoga - Intermediate HUB Hale 889-0404 11am 12:30pm West African Dance class Lavaroots Pavillion 987-4243 4:30PM 5:30PM Tango - Beginner - teen-adult HUB Hale 889-0404 5:30PM 6:30PM Tango - Intermediate - teen-adult HUB Hale 889-0404 6:30PM 7:30PM TANGO - ADVANCED HUB HALE 889-0404 Email weekly calendar listings to: [email protected] April 26, 2019 The Kohala Mountain News Page 13 Kohala Sports Makapala Archery Program the youth to experience a measure with others in a disciplined envi- of accomplishment and encourage- ronment. They learn that they can ment. While they will be develop- become someone else’s resource. ing marksmanship skills, I hope They learn that being cool doesn’t they will gain important life skills, require senseless actions that put such as confi dence, responsibility, themselves and others in danger. character, managing feelings and Marksmanship programs also bring self-discipline on a personal level. out messages of personal pride that On the social level, I want these come with mastery, personal dis- youth to develop life skills in the cipline, responsibility and sports- areas of empathy, sharing, concern manship. These skills and messages for others, accepting diff erences are life builders.” and cooperation. Adult classes are coming soon! “Through this program, youth Contact tiana.miyamoto@gmail. learn the strategies of working com, 808-889-5082. KHS Seeks Basketball Coach The Kohala High School Athletic Department is now accepting applications for Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Anyone interested is asked to

Photo by Tiana Alcoran-Miyamoto submit an application to Kohala High School’s Kohala archery camp attendees at Makapala Retreat Center. main offi ce by Tuesday, April 30. Back row (left to right): Tiana Alcoran-Miyamoto, Savannah Kupukaa, Adriana Leitch, Josh Quinn, Naomi Brooke, Dante Lopez, Aisha Elmer For more information, please call the offi ce at and Terongomau Kawe Front row (left to right): Ankara Miyamoto, Ryder Leitch, Jaycie Chilton, 808-889-7117. Ayla Miyamoto, Solomon Mackillop and Daywakihaa Kawe Archery in Kohala has new ing her skills with Kohala kids. home at Makapala Retreat Center. Tiana feels that archery builds “con- Kids of all ages are learning how fi dence, focus and discipline – and Tiptoe on Blue to master the art of exacting preci- also social skills” in her learners. Poem and photo by Diane Revell sion accuracy from themselves in Tiana says, “Focus. Self Confi - Wind and wings scribble a trail above the garden aiming at their prey – in this case a dence. Patience. Discipline. Respect. larger, non-living target but in the These are just some of the things Landing spots wave in the breeze future, maybe a meal for the family I hope to impart to the children Swallowtail butterfl y or a special event. who come through the Makapala Archery is a great sport that was Archery Program. tiptoes on blue plumbago fl owers thought to be one of the original “I have been involved in com- sipping nectar during bright sunshine hours sports ever played, dating back to petitive marksmanship since the around 10,000 B.C. Egyptian cul- age of 13, most recently becoming a tures used bows and arrows, or Level 2 Certifi ed Archery Instructor archery, for the purposes of hunt- with USA Archery and the National ing and warfare. In China, archery Field Archery Association (NFAA). dates back to the Shang Dynasty I have been an archery instructor in (1766-1027 B.C.). In Hawaii, we use the state of Hawaii since 2014. As a bows to hunt wild prey as well. It is teenager, having marksmanship in a fun and relatively safe way (once my life brought stability to the ever- properly trained) to collect food challenging world around me. My and relax with friends. coach was one of the most impor- The archery camp provides tant adult role models I had, and I the bows, lessons and location for still feel grateful for his encourage- Kohala kids to learn everything ment. I hope to be that coach, that they want to know from experi- “aunty,” to these youth in our com- enced archers like Tiana Alcoran- munity. Someone they feel they can Miyamoto, a Level 2 Certifi ed trust and be encouraged by. Archery Instructor who loves shar- “I strive to teach for success, for C C CAFE SLocal FoodFood

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65-1174 Kahawai St. Kamuela, HI 96743 HAPPY HOUR Phone and text 808-896-2239 Tues, Wed, Thur [email protected] 889-5555 4:00 - 6:00 Page 16 The Kohala Mountain News April 26, 2019 KOHALA MONTHLY CALENDAR MAY 2019 date DAY START END EVENT DESCRIPTION VENUE PHONE 4/27 SAT 5 PM 9 PM Earth Day event live music, poetry, theater, circus art and Artists’ Co-Op 783-1158 environmental information 5/1 WED 4:30 PM NKAG MEETING OLD COURTHOUSE 5/1 WED 4 PM KOHALA Community Access Group MEETING SENIOR CENTER imuakohala@ gmail.com 5/2 THU 7 PM 9 PM Kohala Ecstatic Dance Jam Featuring an eclectic rotation of deejays HUB BARN 889-0404 5/3 FRI 6 PM SENIOR CLUB MOVIE NIGHT - ALL SENIORS WELCOME Kohala civic center 895-2094 5/3 FRI 7 PM 10 PM Feed Hawaiʻi benefit concert ENTERTAINMENT HUB BARN 5/6 MON 6 PM 7 PM Growth Management group meeting BANK OF HAWAII BUILDING 854 4888 5/6 MON 3 PM 5 PM North Kohala Parent Support group Supported by N. Hawaii Community Children’s Council KINGS VIEW CAFE 989-4894 5/6 MON 6 PM 7:30 pm Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Talk on Alzheimer and other dementias North Kohala Public Library 889-6655 5/10 FRI 11 AM 1 PM Clothing Exchange Bring what you can; take what you need. Please bring gently North Kohala Public Library 889-6655 used items for all ages, no big items please. All are welcome. 5/11 SAT AM Kohala Artists’ Co-op community swap meet set a table and sell, swap or trade goods Artists’ Co-Op 783-1158 5/12 SUN 7 AM 12 AM LIONS CLUB MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST DINE IN OR TAKE OUT. PANCAKES KHS CAFETERIA 5/13 MON 6:30 pm 8 PM Hawaiian History Lectures Subject: Bond Family History in Kohala North Kohala Public Library 889-6655 5/14 TUE 6 PM Hawaii Farmers Union United 6pm potluck, 7pm presentation. For everyone interested in The HUB kohala.hfuu@ good food, not just farmers gmail.com 5/14 TUE 11 AM 12 PM Book Group Friendly discussions about books! North Kohala Public Library 889-6655 5/18 SAT 4:30 PM 6:30PM Free Grindz hot meal Kohala Baptist Church Banyan Tree 889-5416 5/20 MON 5 PM NKCDP AC Meeting North Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee Hisaoka Gym 323-4770 5/20 MON 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Same Canoe Local Food Challenge Presents Discover the culinary and medicinal uses for spices from North Kohala Public Library 889-6655 “Spice It Up!” around the world, many of which grow here in Hawaii. 5/21 TUE 10 AM 12 PM Writers’ Group Cultivate your creative side by joining our Writers’ Group! North Kohala Public Library 889-6655 5/22 WED 5 PM Parks, Water & Roads Group Monthly meeting Old Courthouse 889-6238 5/23 THU 6 PM 6:30 PM Prayers around the peace pole ALL are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation St Augustine’s church 895-5753 5/25 SAT 10 AM 12 PM Thrift Shop At St. Augustine Church Next to Walker Hall 889-5390 5/25 SAT 11 AM 12:20 PM Community Meal At St. Augustine Church Walker Hall 889-5390 5/25 SAT 5 pm 8 pm Kohala Artists’ Co-op Art Party gallery showcase, theater performance, food and beverage Artists’ Co-Op 783-1158 vendors, local musicians 5/29 WED 4 PM 5:30 PM Restorative Yoga Therapy class With Carla Orellana, Certified Yoga Therapist, by donation The HUB 889-0404 5/30 THU 3:30 PM 4:30 PM Na Imi Ike - Hawaiian Language Join the Na Imi Ike group and learn more about the Hawaiian North Kohala Public Library 889-6655 Language Email Calendar Listings to [email protected]

Kalahikiola Kohala Baptist Church Kohala SDA Church Across from Makapala Retreat WHERE FRIENDSHIP Congregational Church ‘Come to Me, all you who labor and are Service every Sunday Morning at 9:30 MEETS FELLOWSHIP heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ Saturday Services: followed by pupus & fellowship (Matthew 11:28) Sabbath School: 9:30 AM Prayer time Tuesdays at 11:30 Sunday Services Kohala Divine Service: 10:45 AM Adult Bible Study/Kids on Mission 9 am Potluck-Fellowship Iole road off Akoni Pule Hwy. in Worship Service/Sunday School Lunch every Sabbath 1 Churches Kapa’au /4 mile past the statue (for children of all ages) 10:30 am 55-3361 Akoni Pule Highway, Hawi HI Pastor Steven E. Hedlund (808)889-5416 (808)889-5646 www.kalahikiolacongregationalchurch.com Follow us on Kohala Baptist Church Kohalasda.com 889-6703 St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church Gospel of Salvation Kapa’au, North Kohala Sunday Services: St. Augustine’s Kohala 7am - Holy Eucharist (quiet Mass) 9am - Holy Eucharist Kokoiki Road Children’s Sunday School & Fellowship Brunch Episcopal Church Service: Sunday 9:00 AM Thrift Shop Hours: Weds: 12 – 3:30pm • Thurs: 4 – 6pm Adult Bible Study: Monday 7 PM 4th Saturday: 10am – 12pm Eucharist at the Beach Free Community Meal: Prayer Meeting: Friday 7 PM 4th Saturday of each month: 11am – 12:30pm Pastor Ilima Moiha Vicar Diana Akiyama May 19, 2018, Sunday www. gos-kohala.org www.staugustineskohala.com ● 808 889 5390

Sacred Heart Catholic Church KOHALA HONGWANJI 9:00 am @ Kapa`a Hawi, Hawai’i • The Welcoming Church SHIN BUDDHISM Sunday, May 19 Come join the St. Augustine's Masses: Saturday 5 pm 10:00 am Service Sunday 7 a.m. • 9:30 am Episcopal Ohana at Kapa`a Park for Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday at 7 am @Kohala Hongwanji Cemetery in Keokea Adoration: 1st Friday 6:30 - 7:30 pm Holy Eucharist and potluck For more information call: 987-1791 Rev Elias Escanilla Rev. Bruce Nakamura Deacon Thomas Adams [email protected] Offi ce # 889-5390 Minister will be at the temple from 12:30 - 2 pm Telephone 889-6436 on service days to talk story with interested individuals April 26, 2019 The Kohala Mountain News Page 17 Kohala Sports Kohala ʻOhana Sports Spotlight Spring Break Springs The Lucas Family of Halaula A Basketball Clinic This month’s Kohala ʻOhana some wife, Aime, is seen all over Story and photo by Malia Dela Cruz trated on driving and dribbling the Sports Spotlight is shining brightly the island with Kumu Hope Keawe What do kids do during their ball and the fourth station focused on the Lucas family of Halaula. To performing and perfecting her hula school’s Spring Break? Nearly three on building teamwork by working encourage proper digestion, family with their halau. The Lucas family dozen of Kohala’s kids learned how on passes to their teammates. As time and good energy fl ow, they enjoys many sports together, but to play basketball better, with guid- they learned and practiced the des- walk as a family together every day walking is one they can all do at the ance from enthusiastic coaches. ignated techniques, a whistle blew as light exercise. same time and it really fi ts into their On Thursday, March 21, a group every 15 minutes, signaling the kids Cole says he loves to walk busy schedule. of 35 keiki, ages 8 to 18, gathered at to rotate to the next station. because, “It’s refreshing.” When Feel free to hike on up and down the Isuo Hisaoka Gym for a Co-Ed As one of the groups worked asked if he likes his family walks, a hill anytime you feel like you need Spring Break Basketball Clinic. The on their passes in the third station, little Nico says, “Yeah.” a little burn in the legs and lungs. event was made possible by the gen- Coach Keith reminded them, “You Jesse Lucas has been a teacher See you out there, folks. Thanks erous donations of sponsors Hawaii fake a pass to make a pass,” and at Kamehameha Preschool for the again Lucas family for sending in Community Federal Credit Union— illustrated how to do it. He also last decade, or more, and his awe- your adventures for us to share. Kohala Branch and Takata Store. reminded them that, “You assist Along with basketball instruction, your team when you make a good the clinic included “free lunch and throw—take pride in making a good free t-shirts” for each keiki. throw!” Upon entering the gym, the After an hour, Coach Anderson high energy from these youngsters gathered the kids together in a huge anticipating a fun-fi lled day was circle and they had a “cool down” palpable. After registering the keiki, game right before lunch was served. the coaches, Duncan Anderson and It was a half-court partner tag game Keith Spencer, took command of the that they really enjoyed. The group group with instructions. The coaches then proceeded to lunch where sports event. were assisted by 10 volunteer junior “Aunty Tracy” Figueroa served the leaders: Duncan Anderson (Coach kids’ favorite: hot dogs on buns and Anderson’s son), Easton Hoshida, chili bowls with rice. Immediately La`a Kauka, Landon Kauka, following lunch, the keiki wrote Mahealani Pang, Makai Pang, R.J. thank you notes to the sponsors for Spencer, Kailani Valenzuela, Keale making the day possible for them to Valenzuela and Justice Ventura. enjoy. Coach Anderson shared that the The basketball clinic planned on purpose of engaging the junior continuing after lunch, but the gym leaders is to foster more coaches for went on lockdown due to a fugitive future athletic programs. in the Kohala vicinity. Despite the Coach Anderson divided the keiki abrupt lockdown, the keiki left the into four groups, based on player gym with renewed confi dence and height, and each group reported to a pride in their abilities to play bas- station where one of four techniques ketball better than when they fi rst was taught. The fundamental tech- arrived. Photo by Marcus Douglas niques were to help establish a foun- Mahalo to the coaches and junior The amazing and vibrant Lucas family stops to pose for a photo as they dation for the keiki, since most of leaders who gave their time and take their after-dinner walk up Halaula-Maulili Road. They walk up, down them were younger ages. talent to make the clinic a success, and and back up the road as a family every day. The fi rst station worked on to Hawaii Community Federal Credit Back (left to right): Jesse, Nori, Aime and Cole defense, the second station practiced Union—Kohala Branch and Takata Front: Nico free throws, the third station concen- Store, who made it all possible. Your Stories Needed for Kohala Family Sports Spotlight The Kohala Mountain News sports editor is looking for Kohala families to share their stories and photos illustrating how they do or celebrate sports together as a family. Those who enjoy sports of all kinds are encouraged to share: tennis, walking, swimming, hiking, baseball, football, fi shing, hockey, soccer... you name it. Send a photo with a brief description. “Show and T ell” us your story and we just might share it for the benefi t of everyone. Send photos with captions and stories to [email protected]. Junior leaders give instructions on driving and dribbling the ball.

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Date: Sun, May 12th ● 7am to 10am - State-of-the-art dentistry Kohala High School Cafeteria - Exams & digital x-rays - Dental hygienist on staff Dine In or Take Out - Tooth whitening Tickets available from any Lion’s club - Ceramic fi llings & crowns member or at Paradise Postal - Oral surgery & extractions Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, 889-6277 - Full/partial dentures Fried Rice, Fruit, Coff ee Call us today Donation: $6 to request an appointment www.kohaladental.com Page 18 The Kohala Mountain News April 26, 2019 Gill’s Lanai: New Owners – Same Mini Horses Visit Excited Great Food, Served with Aloha Kohala Preschoolers Dave and Jill Kupitz of Hawi have purchased Gill’s Lanai, located on Akoni Pule Highway in Kapa`au. Founded by Jim and Tracey Gilmore in 2011, Gill’s has become a popular lunch spot for residents and visitors. “For years, people have told Dave that he needed to open a res- taurant,” says Jill. Open Monday through Satur- day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the menu features fresh fi sh tacos, creative quesadillas, gourmet hot dogs and rotating specials. Fish and Chips is their best seller, and frequent trips to the dock in Kawaihae ensure that the fi sh is always fresh. Kama`aina Photo by Tracey Gilmore discounts are off ered. Jill and Dave Kupitz recently “We’re having a lot of fun so far. purchased Gill’s Lanai in Kapa`au. We want to keep much of the menu They are keeping much of the the same but have added some menu the same but have added a extra touches like garlic fries and few items and will feature rotating daily specials,” says Dave. specials. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body What: Presentation by Alzheimer brain and body healthy as you age. Association – Aloha Chapter Who: Celeste Perry and Patrick Toal Join Patrick Toal and Celeste Perry When: Monday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive Where: North Kohala Public Library, fi 54-3645 Akoni Pule Highway, 808-889-6655 activity and social engagement. Use Nancy Bloom eld (far right) of Therapeutic Horsemanship holds the rein Admission: Open to all, free admission hands-on tools to help you incorporate of a mini horse while pre-school special education students from Kohala these recommendations into a plan for Elementary School brush its fur. healthy aging. On March 14, a beautiful Kohala responsible for this engaging visit. For centuries, we’ve known that the All programs are subject to change. day, two therapeutic mini horses Nancy also made a special home health of the brain and the body are If you require an auxiliary aid or accom- named Peaches and Calypso vis- visit to a preschooler who had been connected. Now, science is able to pro- modation due to a disability, please con- ited the pre-school special educa- sick, so everyone in the class was vide insights into how to make lifestyle tact the library at least 7 days before the tion students at Kohala Elementary able to experience the joy these School. Teachers Cheryle Leany tiny horses bring. Special Mahalo choices that may help you keep your program date. and Rebecca Weizz brought their to Nancy, Peaches and Calypso for excited class members to meet these sharing your aloha with Kohala! tiny horses to learn how to brush, If you would like to learn more ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi pet and lead them. about this program, please check Nancy Bloomfi eld of Therapeu- out Therapeutic Horsemanship of tic Horsemanship Hawaii-Kona is Hawaii -Kona at www.thhkona.org.

By Jesse Lucas ing the sun set at Mahukona, you Aloha kākou! Hawaiʻi is blessed might say, “Today is a maikaʻi day.” Book Donations and Book Sale with having two offi cial languages: When someone tells you that your The Friends of the North Kohala Public library would like to thank everyone in the English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Although, car passed its safety inspection, you community for the generous donations that made the annual book sale a success. This English is spoken predominantly can respond, “Maikaʻi!” fundraising event will help the Friends contribute to the library’s collections and programs. throughout the state, more people are Donations, big and small, are an important part of the success of the library. ʻŌ ʻ We would also like to ask for the community’s understanding, as the library will be using lelo Hawai i every day! Here As we enter the month of Mei reassessing its donations guidelines during the next few months. Therefore, the Friends you will learn a little ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi so (May), the pride of our community, of the North Kohala Public Library will not be able to accept book donations for the you can incorporate it into your vocab- our youth, are completing their time being. Our aim is to serve the community in the best way possible through quality ulary with confi dence. school year and/or graduating to collections and programming. Re-evaluating guidelines for donations will help the Friends the next level. You can help share make the most of the community’s generosity. Maikaʻi is a useful word when their joy by saying, “Hoʻomaikaʻi!” Mahalo, describing something that is good, (Congratulations!) as they savor Mike Maddux fi ne, beautiful, etc. While watch- their achievement. President of the Friends of the North Kohala Public Library THE COQUI CORNER Eradicating crews and volunteers have been working hard in some of these areas : Ainakea, Iole, Hoea, Union Mill, Pratt Road, Kapiko, Kynnersley, Hawi, Maliu Ridge, The Transfer Station, Waianae Gulch, Kohala Nursery, Kaauhuhu, and numerous residences. Mahalo to the volunteer groups and individuals that are helping to keep their neighborhoods quiet. For ideas and strategies to maintain control of coqui on or near your property call the COQUI INFORMATION LINE AT 889-1777 Mahalo to the State and County for supporting our efforts Tax deductible donations are gratefully accepted through NKCRC, P.O. Box 519, Hawi, HI 96719 April 26, 2019 The Kohala Mountain News Page 19 Kohala High School Students Embark on Trip East On March 16, 2019 fi ve Kohala took place and how much was State Building, a Broadway show to learn a lot from them. Getting High School students, a parent destroyed by the tragic event. Of and Ellis Island with the Statue of to see what happened and what and their high school teacher, Ms. all of the places that we visited, Liberty in the background was a they experienced rather than just Tia-Michelle Ubilas, departed my favorite was the Benjamin great experience. reading about it in a textbook and Kona Airport for the East Coast Franklin Museum because I liked I am grateful to see those articles was very eye-opening. to explore some of our country’s learning about his inventions, places, as I may never get to see What I learned a lot of on this trip largest cities and most historical such as swim fi ns and electricity. them ever again. And as I viewed was about American history, how sites. If I were able to go on this trip those places, I learned so much our country was formed and how Over the course of 11 days we again, I would go so that I could and felt the experiences in my we have grown. I also was able would travel to Boston, New York see more important and interest- heart, such as the horrifi c incident to learn a lot about the U.S. and City, Philadelphia, Washington ing historical places. I would like of 9/11. It was overall a once-in-a- its relationships with other coun- D.C. and Colonial Williamsburg. to see new places and learn about lifetime moment for me. Then you tries. I would recommend this trip During our time away students other things from history that we have Washington D.C., the place to others to take because it is a were able to see, visit and experi- didn’t get to do the fi rst time. I where I got to learn way more great learning experience. ence things that they would have would even like to learn more of the early history of America. I Christian Guerpo, Class of typically not been able to do. about the World Wars and the loved how we got to see the dif- 2021 While in Boston they visited the American Revolution. ferent Smithsonian museums, the Our spring break trip was Boston Tea Party Museum and Jazz Francisco, Class of 2020 White House, the U.S. Capitol really interesting. I got to travel to tossed some (fake) tea into the When I fi rst heard about the building and other historic sites. places that I haven’t been before, Boston Harbor, then travelled to East Coast trip it got my atten- Just being that close to the heart learned more about our history Cambridge to take a tour of Har- tion immediately. I wanted to par- of America is beautiful. Every and got to meet new people. I vard University. ticipate in the trip to expand my moment in Washington D.C. was wanted to go on this trip because In New York City, students knowledge of our American his- just great and I am so glad I went. it was a once in a lifetime oppor- visited Ellis Island and Times tory and get the authentic expe- I would love to go on this tunity that I might not get again Square and saw King Kong on rience with it, such as learning trip again and just relive every and gave us the opportunity to Broadway. During a short stop- more about the U.S. Constitution moment. Everything we did – see the places that we have been over in Philadelphia they ran up and the Declaration of Indepen- from Boston, New York, Wash- learning about in History class. the “Rocky Stairs” and sampled a dence while actually looking at it. ington D.C., Jamestown and all We were able to visit Times famous Philly cheesesteak – and I just wanted to get the full expe- the other small cities and states Square, the 9/11 Memorial, Rocky also learned that the locals call it rience of learning and viewing we went to – I would love to do Steps, the gravesites of Benjamin simply a cheesesteak. Their time historic items, national fi gures, it all again. This trip is a high rec- Franklin and JFK, the Tomb of the in Washington D.C. involved monuments and popular historic ommendation for anybody in the Unknown Soldier, war grounds, numerous museums; a trip to the places. future. It’s so great just to see all colleges, and so on. It was interest- U.S. Capitol, White House and After the trip I learned so the diff erent places and sites and ing to see how diff erently people Supreme Court Building; as well much more. I got more informa- you get to learn more about his- treated you depending on where as a trip to Arlington National tion on why the Holocaust hap- toric items and fi gures. History you were. For instance, in New Cemetery. pened, how people use to live in is a great thing to learn and see York City drivers didn’t care if Below are quotes from the stu- Jamestown and more background how America was before and how you were on the road, they would dents about their reasonings for information on presidents, other it changed into what it is today. just hit you, so you had to be fast participating in the trip and what historic fi gures and more. I felt On top of that, you get to make when going through traffi c. When they walked away with at the end like I was back in time during the new friends and join the journey you were walking in the city, of their 11 days away. trip and learning so much about with them as you travel around people would just push past you Alex Canine, Class of 2019 America. It was a true and great the East discovering new things while you were walking and not I went on the trip because I experience. I loved everything in history as you never known say sorry, and they would also not want to travel the world and see about the trip but the moments before. This trip will forever go care if you were standing on the new things, places, people and that really caught my attention down as the best trip I have ever sidewalk eating a slice of pizza. cultures. Plus, I fi gured that it were when we went to Washing- been on in my life. Danyka Cazimero-Roxburgh, would be a great learning oppor- ton D.C. and New York. Being in Mia Fuertes, Class of 2021 Class of 2020 tunity and a chance to connect those two places was like a whole I went on this trip to the East This trip not only exposed me what we have learned in history new world. With New York being Coast because I wanted to expand to a part of America’s history, but class to real life. I like learning such a big city with modern sky- my knowledge about the history to many new opportunities that about American history because scrapers and just how busy it is, of America and visit the places we the future may hold for small it’s important and interesting. it was a whole new world to me. have been learning about. What I town kids like us. I enjoyed learn- The three most interesting As a kid from a small town in the enjoyed the most about going on ing about the history of the East- places that we visited were Mount middle of the Pacifi c Ocean, New this trip was being able to visit ern Seaboard and meeting new Vernon (the home of George York City was a huge thing for the museums, specifi cally the people because it was a once in a Washington), the 9/11 Memorial me. I just loved how we walked Holocaust Museum in Washing- lifetime opportunity to learn out- and the Liberty Bell. Even though around in the city, seeing how the ton D.C. and the 9/11 Museum side of a classroom. If given the 9/11 was sad and scary to hear culture is diff erent there than from and Memorial in New York City. opportunity I would most defi - about, I thought it was interesting Hawaii. 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The team, Gonzales-Oliveros, Joel Na Paniolo, earned a berth at the World Championships in Louisville, Juniors: Lorenzo-Akamu, Teige Kentucky. The team is the only Big Island high school to represent Anderson, Duncan Padilla, Damien themselves, our island and the state. Back row (left to right): County Councilmembers Matt Kaneali‘i- Cambra, Lehua Preston, Riley Kleinfelder, Maile David, Rebecca Villegas, Aaron Chung, Karen Eoff, and Campollo, Jessa-May Rico, Dhona Jayne Ashley Kierkiewicz Campollo, Jovylyn Salmoiraghi, Francesca Front row (left to right): County Councilmember Tim Richards, Fern White Emeliano, Kalia VanZandt, Skyla (Instructor), Grace Todd, Gideon Rabang, Deighton Bell, Alvin Kawamoto Galan, Kaya-Lee (Volunteer Mentor), Kaimi Hook and Nicolas Tyler. Not pictured: Sandra Taosaka (Parent Coordinator)

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